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China Town Scala

ภัตตาคารหูฉลามไชน่าทาวน์สกาล่า

This is one of the more upmarket restaurants in the area. Beforehand you can choose one of the usual Chinese appetizers such as dim sum, spring rolls, or prawn crackers. The menus are in English and have pictures so you can just point to your desired dish.

Address: 483-485 Yaowarat Rd
Getting there: next to the Shanghai Mansion Hotel
Hours: 10:30-02:00 daily
Price: 300-450 baht
Website: chinatownscala.com (opens in a new tab)

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